S4E28 - Setting the World on Fire with Your Purpose with JR Spear

Summary: JR Spear is a military veteran and a martial arts coach. JR tells the story of how he was injured in an ambush while at a walking checkpoint in 2007, and how this experience has shaped his approach to life. JR Spear shares his story of going through war and coming home to a broken marriage and depression and his journey to recovery. He eventually sought help from a therapist, which led to him being diagnosed with chronic PTSD. He also highlights how when you lose your identity and purpose, it is hard to know what you are chasing after and where you are going. One of the things that people value most in life is their own name, and how a powerful name is created by describing who they are and what their values and beliefs are. <br><br>[00:01 - 08:04] Opening Segment<br>Introducing JR to the show<br>Brief background and career<br>Being prepared for any ambush in life<br>Identifying the possible key threats<br>Create a plan<br>Execution<br><br>[08:05 - 24:58] A Structured Plan to Overcome Trauma and Addiction<br>How being prepared for an ambush works well with overcoming trauma and addiction<br>JR talks about the importance of purpose and the implications of losing it<br>Without purpose, life has no direction<br>If your purpose doesn’t keep you going, then it isn’t big enough<br>Living on purpose is setting the world on fire<br><br>[24:59 - 37:20] Figuring Out Your Purpose<br>Wanting to feel normal<br>Tracking the small wins<br>Atomic Habits by James Clear<br>Showing up and making the small wins a habit<br>Rather than focusing on the problem, it is sometimes effective to just take the time off and do your hobbies<br>JR’s message to those who have lost their identity<br>The first step from trauma to a successful business<br>Hiring a coach<br>Change your environment<br>Look at what you are consuming<br><br>[37:21 - 39:02] Closing Segment<br>See the links below to connect with JR<br>Final words of wisdom<br><br><br>Quotes:<br><br>“It’s not about what happened to the ambush, it’s about how we responded that meant everything.” - JR Spear<br><br>“Purpose is everything. If you don’t know your identity, then you really are gonna lose the direction of where you are going to go.” - JR Spear<br><br>“You gotta know what you’re chasing after. Once you figure that out, then you’re going to create that image of that person and become that person.” - JR Spear<br><br>Connect with JR by visiting <a href="http://www.JRSpear.com" rel="noopener">www.JRSpear.com</a>. <br><br>Attend my upcoming free LIVE webinar for couples! To get details email <a href="mailto:eric@powerfuleric.com">eric@powerfuleric.com</a>.<br><br>Connect with me (Powerful Eric) on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Email me at <a href="mailto:eric@powerfuleric.com">eric@powerfuleric.com</a>. <br><br>Love what you heard? LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with other men who want to live an empowered life free of addiction. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.